FREE Photo Christmas Cards!

Our friends at Vistaprint got wind of THIS POST about how much I love using them for Christmas cards, and they are generously giving away $100 to one lucky Mom Explores Michigan reader to use towards their Holiday cards. To enter, read my post on Vistaprint HERE and...

A Perfect Thanksgiving Menu (Recipes Included)

Thanksgiving is my second favorite holiday. Even as a kid I looked forward to a delectable meal and time with grandparents and cousins. Since having my own family, and living away for most of our married life, I always tried to recreate that busy, happy, and full...

Creamy Swiss and Cauliflower Bake

My mind is on Thanksgiving, so I wanted to share one of my favorite non-traditional recipes with you: Mom’s Creamy Swiss and Cauliflower Bake. Vegetables have never tasted so good! Ingredients 2 large heads of cauliflower 1 stick of butter 1/2 cup of flour 2...

My Favorite Birthday Traditions

My oldest turns 11 today. I can hardly believe how quickly life is going! I always find it amazing to see how much they have changed and how much they have remained the same. He is an incredible boy and I am so grateful to be his mom. Because I have a lot of new...